Scorched Ruins
Scorched Ruins Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scorched Ruins is $66.80 (WTH #166). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $66.80, up 0.7% over 7 days, up 0.5% over 30 days, up 15.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $71.52 (2024).
Scorched Ruins Printings & Prices
Scorched Ruins has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Scorched Ruins: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $33.00 cash for WTH #166; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | WTH #166 | Nonfoil | $33.00 | $59.99 | 45% |
Scorched Ruins Rules Text & Legality
If this land would enter, sacrifice two untapped lands instead. If you do, put this land onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard.
{T}: Add {C}{C}{C}{C}.
Scorched Ruins is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Scorched Ruins Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 If you don't sacrifice the lands, Scorched Ruins never enters — it goes directly to your graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scorched Ruins has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH #166 | 1997-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
WTH #166 Scorched Ruins in Commander
Scorched Ruins is the #6,466 most-played card on EDHREC, up 41 places over the last 30 days.
Scorched Ruins FAQ
How much is Scorched Ruins worth?
Scorched Ruins is worth about $66.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Scorched Ruins legal in Commander?
Yes — Scorched Ruins is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scorched Ruins been reprinted?
Yes — Scorched Ruins has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scorched Ruins expensive?
Scorched Ruins holds a $66.80 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.